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Tuesday · Oct 20, 2026

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11:35
PM
Pulse

Vehicle fire in Shawnessy around noon Tuesday

Saw a vehicle already fully engulfed in flames around noon Tuesday in Shawnessy. Firefighters arrived while the scene was still burning. Hopefully everyone got out safely.

10:35
PM
Pulse

Lost dog found in Cougar Ridge searching for owner

A friendly dog with no collar was spotted trotting around confused at 0-100 Cougarstone Circle S.W. around 6:15pm Monday. Responded to calls, seemed scared but not aggressive....

9:35
PM
News Brief

Semi-truck strikes downtown Calgary bridge; northbound 1 Street SW closed

A semi-truck hit a low-clearance rail bridge at 1 Street and 9 Avenue S.W. Tuesday morning around 11:35 a.m. No injuries reported, but the road remains closed while crews respond.

7:05
PM
Pulse

McLeod Trail now has Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme, Shake Shack, Jersey Mike's

McLeod Trail is looking very American right now. Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme, Shake Shack, and Jersey Mike's all opened recently along the strip. Calgary's got new chains.

5:35
PM
News Brief

Witness in Frommelt murder trial detained despite willingness to testify

Alec McLennan held after failing to respond to subpoena; trial of Gerald Russell Frommelt on second-degree murder charge begins Monday.

2:49
PM
Pulse

Calgary water project finishing in 11 months instead of four years; final restrictions start November 4

Calgary's water system construction is on track to finish in 11 months — a project that was supposed to take four years. New Council made that promise after the December pipe...

2:04
PM
News Brief

Calgary Police conclude internal review of Parker Wells search, recommend centralized tip management system

Police Chief Katie McLellan released findings from the review of Calgary's largest missing-person operation, which generated 1,000 tips and 90,000 social media messages.

1:19
PM
Pulse

Someone cleaned up 1,084 pounds of trash near Calgary Soldiers' Memorial ahead of Remembrance Day

Someone just cleaned up 1,084 pounds of trash near the Calgary Soldiers' Memorial before Remembrance Day — bringing their year-to-date total to 14,226 pounds and their lifetime...

12:34
PM
News Brief

Calgary Opera removes Tosca performer after Palestinian flag display during curtain call

Bass singer Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega, in his Calgary Opera debut, was dismissed from two remaining shows after unfurling the flag during Friday's opening-night performance.

7:49
AM
Pulse

Someone brought 100+ candies to election workers at Sunnyside school

A stranger dropped off a bag of over 100 sweets for the election workers at Sunnyside school during Monday's referendum vote. The staff were grateful after a long day — one...

7:04
AM
Pulse

Downtown Calgary reflecting in the river right now

The lights from downtown are hitting the water perfectly tonight. River shots coming in hot on social media — if you're near the Bow, worth checking out.

6:19
AM
Neighborhoods

Starter gun found in Bow Valley High School student's possession; RCMP investigating

An athletic device that resembles a firearm was secured and removed from a student at the Airdrie school on October 14. RCMP is supporting the investigation.

5:34
AM
News Brief

Airdrie votes to stay in Canada as referendum shows strong support for remaining province

Nearly 40,000 residents across two Airdrie ridings voted Monday against separation, with majorities in both electoral divisions choosing to keep Alberta within Canada.